HHSC Form 4719 Required for Fire Drills for ISS Providers

by | Jan 27, 2023

January 27th, 2023 HHSC Form Required for Fire Drills for ISS Providers Click on link below Form 4719 * Some providers have noted that this form seems a bit inappropriate for ISS providers as the form has locations that seem more appropriate for a “home” setting, as opposed to maybe a “building” used by a licensed ISS provider, but it does have a box for “other” locations.

STATEWIDE TRANSITION PLAN: HCBS

by | Jan 16, 2023

January 16th, 2023 Statewide Transition Plan CMS requires states to submit a transition plan describing the state’s planned initiatives and activities for achieving compliance with the federal HCBS Settings Rule. HHSC has received initial approval of its transition plan and has updated the plan to include additional information required for CMS to grant final approval. This version of the STP includes new information about site-specific assessments, ongoing...

When Will HCS New Rules and Status of Statewide Transition Plan (STP) Be Adopted?

by | Jan 16, 2023

January 16th, 2023 Adoption Date of HCS Rules and Status of Statewide Transition Plan (STP):  gave HHSC preliminary approval of its STP on 12/21/2022.  The STP will be posted for public comment this Friday (Jan. 20th, 2023). It is unclear when the HCS rules will be adopted. See graph of draft rules below (pages 12-17 for HCS).  Includes CLASS, TxHML, MDCP, and DMDB programs as well. Appendix A: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Statewide Transition...

HCS/TxHML: /TMHP Recoupment, Due To Overpayment

by | Jan 15, 2023

January 15th, 2023 TMHP Recoupment Letters Recoupment Letters:   Upon request, TMHP will send a list of affected/over-paid claims to providers. Providers who experience any issues receiving the list should contact Marie Redman at HHSC (marie.redman@hhs.texas.gov). HHSC urges providers to keep their ticket numbers.  Why? Because the calls are recorded, and if there’s an issue, the ticket number allows HHSC to listen to the call associated with the ticket...

On-Site Assessments of HCS Group Homes & Certain HH Settings From CMS

by | Jan 15, 2023

January 15th, 2023 Help With The New Residential Agreements Concerning the on-site assessments, HHSC plans to help providers with the soon-to-be required residential agreements. According to HHSC, the assistance is to ensure providers’ agreements meet the minimum requirements of the rule.  There was no elaboration of the type help to be offered other than HHSC will reach out to each provider. HHSC further stated that an Information Letter would soon be...